The Swift space observatory has been in operation since 2004. It specializes in gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), the most energetic electromagnetic explosions known in the universe. Its original mission was supposed to last just two years. More than two decades later, it continues to explore some of the most violent phenomena in the cosmos. Now it
In 1996, cryobiologist Gregory Fahy walked into his doctor’s office and got a monthly supply of growth hormone. Your hope, reinforced by a single study in rats1was that the injections would help him grow his thymus, a peculiar immune organ that atrophies and virtually disappears as people age. Regenerating it, Fahy thought, would help it
As a neurologist, Dr. Joe Verghese is dedicated to finding creative strategies for a healthier brain, especially when it helps you simplify your exercise routine. “I don’t always enjoy exercising or the idea of having to do it regularly,” she told Business Insider. In pursuit of a healthier brain, she’s tried everything from balance tests